Parent Involvement What? Why? Where? What? They don’t want us to embarrass them! I believe in a hands off approach! I work! We are so busy! There is.

Parent Parent InvolvementInvolvement

Parent Parent InvolvementInvolvement

What?Why?

Where?

What?What?

They don’t want us to embarrass them!I believe in a hands off approach!I work!We are so busy!There is too much homework!I’ve got a life, too!

Why?Why?

Statistics show that students whose parents are involved do better!

Where?Where?

School Activities–Family Nights–Holiday Gatherings

PICConferences: Formal & Informal!Homework

Why have homework?Why have homework?

Homework is intended to extend, re-enforce, or prepare for skills and knowledge learned in school.

It is often discussed in class the day it is due. Notes will be taken! Questions answered!

It is imperative that it is completed on time!

Shouldn’t they do it Shouldn’t they do it themselves?themselves?

Yes! But… Sometimes they need help finding it! Or getting started! Or staying with it… Or finishing it… Then not losing it, before it gets to school!

How do you help?How do you help?

Be involved in their work by helping develop strong study habits.

  Encourage your child to develop

habits of responsibility and good study skills. – Grades are often a reflection of a student's

ability to follow directions (both written and oral) and turn in assignments on time.

– If your child is doing poorly, it is almost certainly due to deficiency in one or more of these areas.

3 Steps3 Steps

I’ll show you in three steps:

•1. Place

•2. Check

•3. Organize

1. First step…1. First step…

Provide a quiet, comfortable place to do homework

Sometimes their room may NOT be the best place!

1. First step…1. First step…

Provide a quiet, comfortable place to do homework

Make sure it is free from distractionsNo siblings, pets, TV and other

interruptions.Click on

Study Skills - Preparing to Study

2. Then check…2. Then check…

Student’s planners (assignment books) and

Check that assignments are completed on time.

Click on:

Study Skills – Managing Time

View the planner your child should be maintaining, and compare it to my homework web page.

Assignments are given on Friday for the following week.

Your signature on their Study Guide and Test is an acknowledgement that you have reviewed their assignments and grades to date.  

Typical AssignmentsTypical Assignments

Reading text– Written R&V

with Section Reviews & Vocabulary

Chapter Review written

SCIENCE FOLDER– Stores everything written– Carries everything everyday home school

Typical AssignmentsTypical Assignments

Preparing a Lab – Scientific Method

Writing the Question, Background, Hypothesis, Materials, Procedures & Variables

Writing-up a Lab– Scientific Method

Reflecting by typing tables, creating graphs, Doing an Analysis, Conclusion, Recommendations

– RUBRIC

RubricRubric

Printed copies in classroom Download from my web page Uses

– Checklist…is everything included?

– Improve write-up while doing it…is it the best it can be?

– Grade yourself…do you understand what needs to be done?

Have parent sign!

Lab RubricLab Rubric

CATEGORY 4 3 2 1

Appearance/Organization

Lab report uses graphics/ WordArt. It is typed and headings and subheadings visually organize the material.

Lab report is neatly typed and uses headings and subheadings to visually organize the material.

Lab report is typed, but formatting does not help visually organize the material.

Lab report is handwritten and looks sloppy with cross-outs, multiple erasures and/or tears and creases.

Question The purpose of the lab or the question to be answered during the lab is clearly identified and stated.

The purpose of the lab or the question to be answered during the lab is identified in a somewhat unclear manner.

A partially identified purpose of the lab or the question to be answered during the lab is stated. It may be in an unclear manner.

The purpose of the lab or the question to be answered during the lab is erroneous or irrelevant.

Science Fair ProjectScience Fair ProjectReview of Literature RubricReview of Literature Rubric

Category 7 5 3 1Amount of Information

All topics are addressed and all questions answered in at least 4 pages plus a MLA formatted Bibliography (in order) and parenthetical citations used throughout.

All topics are addressed and most questions answered in 3 pages plus a MLA Bibliography and some parenthetical citations. Few MLA format/order corrections needed.

Some topics are addressed, and most questions answered in 2 pages plus Bibliography and a few parenthetical citations. MLA format needs major corrections.

One or more topics were not addressed in only 1 page. Or there is no MLA Bibliography or parenthetical citations.

Typical AssignmentsTypical Assignments

Preparing a Lab – Scientific Method

Writing the Question, Background, Hypothesis, Materials, Procedures & Variables

Writing-up a Lab– Scientific Method

Reflecting by typing tables, creating graphs, Doing an Analysis, Conclusion, Recommendations

– Complete & sign RUBRIC

Typical AssignmentsTypical Assignments

Study Guide– Discussion NotesNotes– Section Reviews & Vocabulary– Chapter Review– Lab Write-ups – Extras?– Complete cover sheet & SIGN

STUDY for TEST orally with an adult

2. Then check…2. Then check…

Student’s planners (assignment books) against web page and

Check that assignments are completed on time.

Study Skills - Managing Time

   Encourage your child to be responsible

and turn in all work on time! – Late assignments lose points…

20% for 1 day and another 20% for day 2. – While the assignment MUST be done, they

will only earn 1 point for work more than 2 days late.

– In later years, many teachers will give no

credit for late work, thus students need to develop habits of responsibility and organization now.

3. Organize!3. Organize!

Help organize student’s binder !Tackle the book bag!

Special note…or motivation!Special note…or motivation!

Developing these skills is often as important as actually completing the homework assignment and

Parents can help their children master these life long study habits.

Do not miss reading more on study skills at the link on my homework web page!

  Encourage your child to come for tutoring--I want them to succeed! – I am available for tutoring on a daily basis

during lunch and after school (except for the days when I have afternoon meetings-- Science Club, weekly, or Faculty meetings about once every two weeks).

  Encourage your child to do extra credit! – I have a liberal extra credit policy,

and bonus work has been offered to all the students interested in raising their grade.

–Correct all Reviews & Labs –Ask about “Science in the News”!

3 Steps3 Steps

•1. Place

•2. Check

•3. Organize

Web page – Google Science with Paluso

Email me if you have a question or concern at [email protected]

You may also call me at 858-566-1996.

RememberRemember3 Steps:3 Steps:

1. Provide a Place to work2. Check planner & assignments3. Organize materials